CVS Health Corporation (CVS)

US — Healthcare Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CVS
  • Rev/Share 300.5234
  • Book/Share 61.1499
  • PB 1.0291
  • Debt/Equity 1.0557
  • CurrentRatio 0.8227
  • ROIC 0.0403

 

  • MktCap 79417955600.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.7113
  • PFCF 13.3678
  • PE 14.9935
  • Debt/Assets 0.3178
  • DivYield 0.0424
  • ROE 0.0698

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 4
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade CVS Leerink Partners Market Perform Outperform $55 $75 Feb. 13, 2025
Upgrade CVS Cantor Fitzgerald Neutral Overweight -- -- Feb. 12, 2025
Upgrade CVS Edward Jones Hold Buy -- -- Jan. 30, 2025
Upgrade CVS Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- $66 Dec. 3, 2024
Upgrade CVS Barclays Equal Weight Overweight $63 $82 Oct. 10, 2024
Upgrade CVS TD Cowen Hold Buy $59 $85 Oct. 4, 2024

News

CVS Sues Arkansas Over Law Banning PBM Ownership Of Pharmacies
CVS
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

CVS Health Thursday sued the state of Arkansas, trying to thwart a law the healthcare company said would lead to the closure of all 23 CVS drugstores in the state.

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5 Valuable Price-to-Book Stocks to Strengthen Your Portfolio
CNC, CVS, PFE, PSFE, STNE
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. CNC, CVS, PFE, STNE and PSFE are some such stocks.

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CVS or DHR: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
CVS, DHR
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Medical Services sector have probably already heard of CVS Health (CVS) and Danaher (DHR). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Avoid These Dividend Disasters Before It's Too Late
AMGN, BMY, COP, CVS, CVX, DLR, GNL, HD, HIMS, KO, LMT, MAC, MO, NVDA, PEP, SCHD, SLG, T, TBB, VNQ, VZ, WBA, WMT
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Dividend stocks are facing many big risks. The high interest rates, trade war, and AI revolution could lead to many dividend cuts. I discuss what this all means for dividend investors.

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About CVS Health (CVS): Should You Buy?
CVS
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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UnitedHealth, CVS Health And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Thursday's Pre-Market Session
CVS, UNH
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 50 points on Thursday.

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Is Trending Stock CVS Health Corporation (CVS) a Buy Now?
CVS
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching CVS Health (CVS) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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2 Dividend Stocks That are Holding Their Own in 2025
CVS, GILD
Published: May 17, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Perhaps it's not all too surprising to witness the S&P 500 run into turbulence after two of the best years for stock gains in recent memory.

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Here's Why CVS Health (CVS) Looks Ripe for Bottom Fishing
CVS
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CVS Health (CVS) witnesses a hammer chart pattern, indicating support found by the stock after losing some value lately. This coupled with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.

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CVS bids for Rite Aid stores, Bloomberg News reports
CVS
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Healthcare conglomerate CVS Health has bid for a significant number of stores and patient data from bankrupt pharmacy chain operator Rite Aid, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

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UNH Stock Vs. CVS Stock
CVS, UNH
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Health insurance companies have been in the limelight lately after UnitedHealthcare suspended its guidance for the full year citing higher medical costs. This comes during a challenging time when the CEO Andrew Witty also stepped down for ‘personal reasons.

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5 Low Price-to-Book Value Stocks to Buy in May
CNC, CVS, PFE, SAN, STNE
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. CNC, CVS, PFE, STNE and SAN are some such stocks.

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4 Value Picks to Ride the Market Rebound After US-China Trade Thaw
CNC, CVS, PFE, STNE
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Value investing is essentially about selecting stocks that are usually cheap but fundamentally sound. STNE, CNC, CVS & PFE boast a low P/CF ratio.

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CVS Health celebrates reopening of Hendersonville store destroyed by Hurricane Helene
CVS
Published: May 12, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The South Main Street CVS Pharmacy is again providing health, wellness and pharmacy services to customers and patients WOONSOCKET, R.I. , May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leaders from CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) were joined by state and local representatives to celebrate the reopening of one of its Hendersonville CVS Pharmacy stores.

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Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Possible Securities Fraud Violations by CVS Health Corporation (CVS)
CVS
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of CVS Health Corporation ("CVS Health Corporation") (NYSE:CVS) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint on May 1, 2025, against insurance broker organizations, including CVS, alleging that "insurers paid hundreds of millions of dollars in illegal kickbacks to the defendant brokers in exchange for enrollments in the insurers' Medicare Advantage plans.

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CVS Health: Big 2025 Momentum, Strong Growth Ahead, Shares Underpriced
CVS
Published: May 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

CVS Health has shown impressive year-to-date performance, driven by strong Q1 results and strategic shifts in its business model. I reiterate a buy rating on CVS due to its low valuation, mixed technicals, and promising earnings growth prospects. Key catalysts include improved performance in Healthcare Benefits, higher star ratings in Medicare Advantage, and strategic exits from less profitable areas.

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CVS vs. DHR: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
CVS, DHR
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Medical Services sector might want to consider either CVS Health (CVS) or Danaher (DHR). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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ATTENTION CVS SHAREHOLDERS: Investors Who Lost Money on CVS Health Corporation Are Urged to Contact Levi & Korsinsky About an Ongoing Investigation
CVS
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of CVS Health Corporation ("CVS Health Corporation") (NYSE:CVS) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint on May 1, 2025, against insurance broker organizations, including CVS, alleging that "insurers paid hundreds of millions of dollars in illegal kickbacks to the defendant brokers in exchange for enrollments in the insurers' Medicare Advantage plans.

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GLP-1 competition heats up: Novo Nordisk CEO talks Wegovy, CVS deal, earnings
CVS, NVO
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive

Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NVO) came out swinging Wednesday morning as the stock initially jumped on its first quarter earnings beat ($0.99 per share vs. estimates of $0.94).

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Healthy Returns: Novo Nordisk's Wegovy deal with CVS won't derail Eli Lilly's obesity market dominance
CVS, LLY, NVO
Published: May 07, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

Eli Lilly won't lose its grip on the weight loss market despite recent investor concerns. Meanwhile, Zocdoc releases an AI-powered scheduling assistant.

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Kirby McInerney LLP Announces Investigation of Claims Against CVS Health Corporation (CVS) on Behalf of Investors
CVS
Published: May 06, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against CVS Health Corporation (“CVS” or the “Company”) (NYSE:CVS). The investigation concerns whether CVS and/or certain of its officers have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

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Build A 12%+ Yield On Cost By 2035 With May's Top 10 High-Yield Picks
AAPL, ARCC, CMCSA, CNQ, CVS, CVX, MO, PFE, SCHD, SCHO, TD, VALE, VICI
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

In this article, I present 10 attractive high-yield investment options for this month of May 2025, which not only offer dividend income but also potential for dividend growth. The selection process involves analyzing financial ratios, competitive advantages, valuations, and diversification across industries and countries to minimize risks and maximize returns. Highlighted top picks for May 2025 include VICI Properties, Chevron, Canadian Natural Resources, Pfizer, Altria, CVS Health, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Comcast, Vale, and Ares Capital.

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What Makes CVS Health (CVS) a New Buy Stock
CVS
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CVS Health (CVS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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Wall Street Analysts Think CVS Health (CVS) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
CVS
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Is Most-Watched Stock CVS Health Corporation (CVS) Worth Betting on Now?
CVS
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching CVS Health (CVS) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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CVS Health (CVS) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
CVS
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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CVS Caremark To Place Novo Nordisk's Wegovy On Preferred Coverage For GLP-1 Weight Loss Treatment
CVS, NVO
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Novo Nordisk A/S NVO announced that CVS Health Inc's CVS CVS Caremark, a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM), has decided that Wegovy (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg will soon be the preferred GLP-1 medicine on its largest commercial template formularies.

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CVS Health Excludes Zepbound: Why Eli Lilly's 11%+ Drop Looks Overdone
CVS, LLY
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Eli Lilly and Company's stock fell over 11% after CVS Caremark excluded Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound from its standard commercial formularies starting July 1, 2025. The market overreacted to CVS's exclusion, creating a temporary mispricing in Lilly's stock, presenting a potential buying opportunity. Despite CVS's exclusion, Zepbound still has broad market access through other PBMs and regional health plans, ensuring continued sales growth.

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CVS earnings: Things are finally clicking for the healthcare giant
CVS
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive

CVS (CVS) stock jumped after beating first quarter earnings and revenue expectations. Jefferies Healthcare Services equity research analyst Brian Tanquilut explains how CVS's margin recovery and business diversification signal growing investor confidence.

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Initial Claims More Than Expectations
CVS, LLY, MCD, W
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Initial Claims More Than Expectations.

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About CVS Health Corporation (CVS)

  • IPO Date 1996-11-20
  • Website https://www.cvshealth.com
  • Industry Medical - Healthcare Plans
  • CEO Mr. J. David Joyner CEBS
  • Employees 219000

CVS Health Corporation provides health services in the United States. The company's Health Care Benefits segment offers traditional, voluntary, and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services. It serves employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups, and expatriates. Its Pharmacy Services segment offers pharmacy benefit management solutions, including plan design and administration, formulary management, retail pharmacy network management, mail order pharmacy, specialty pharmacy and infusion, clinical, and disease and medical spend management services. It serves employers, insurance companies, unions, government employee groups, health plans, prescription drug plans, Medicaid managed care plans, plans offered on public health insurance and private health insurance exchanges, other sponsors of health benefit plans, and individuals. This segment operates retail specialty pharmacy stores; and specialty mail-order, mail-order dispensing, and compounding pharmacies, as well as branches for infusion and enteral nutrition services. The company's Retail/LTC segment sells prescription and over-the-counter drugs, consumer health and beauty products, and personal care products; and provides health care services through its MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics. This segment also distributes prescription drugs; and provides related pharmacy consulting and other ancillary services to care facilities and other care settings. As of December 31, 2021, it operated approximately 9,900 retail locations and 1,200 MinuteClinic locations, as well as online retail pharmacy websites, LTC pharmacies, and onsite pharmacies. The company was formerly known as CVS Caremark Corporation and changed its name to CVS Health Corporation in September 2014. CVS Health Corporation was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.